EXPERIENCE+ MORE HELP FOR MATURE AGE WORKERS INITIATIVE

VACC is proud to support the Experience+ More Help for Mature Age Workers initiative, part of Building Australia’s Future Workforce – Skills to promote increased participation. Over the next three years, 7500 workers aged 50 years and over with trade relevant skills but no formal qualifications will have the opportunity to have their skills assessed and formally recognised.

What is Experience+ More Help for Mature Age Workers?

The More Help for Mature Age Workers initiative allows employers to retain experienced workers by recognising their trade experience and commitment, and rewarding them with the opportunity to have their skills assessed and formally recognised.

This initiative allows eligible employers to apply for:

• reimbursement of costs associated with a skills assessment for a mature age worker capped at $2,200 (inc GST). The skills assessment will provide mature age workers with either a nationally recognised qualification or a statement of attainment in recognition of prior learning. This will allow them to identify gaps in their skills and enrol in training to meet the requirements of their trade. 
• reimbursement for a further $2,200 (inc GST) for additional training as identified in the skills assessment. Who can apply?

More Help for Mature Age Workers is available to:

• all employers who employ a mature age worker aged 50 years and above under an Award or Certified Agreement, and
• small business owners operating in Australia who are mature age workers.

Details about eligibility, including definitions, are available in the More Help for Mature Age Workers Guidelines.

How to apply

Applications for 2011-12 are open now and close on 30 June 2012 or when available funding has been exhausted. Applications will reopen each financial year until 30 June 2014.